Rock Soapwort on Driveway Wall
"Thanks for the clarification, Grant. Hey, now at least I know the real name (and how to pronounce it!) for my "pink wildflowers"...."
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Grant Meyer USDA zone 9 commented on Clare Oliva's photoRock Soapwort on Driveway Wall
"Hah! They do look like the same plant, Clare. Yup, Silene is the genus for most of the plants called soapwort. You've got a good eye! Happy gardening! "
Clare Oliva commented on Clare Oliva's photoRock Soapwort on Driveway Wall
"Very interesting, Grant! These look like the pink wildflowers (annuals) that I grow. Actually, I call them pink wildflowers because I really don't know what they are. The seed has been passed around in my family. I always thought they were…"
Grant Meyer USDA zone 9 commented on Clare Oliva's photo
Gold Heart Bleeding Heart Brighten the Front Border
"Good to know they die back there too. Coleus is a fun choice--post lots of pics! :) "
Grant Meyer USDA zone 9 commented on Clare Oliva's photo
Back Beds in Mid-Spring
"Neat about the edging and the moving lighthouse. Both are great, thanks for the information! Happy gardening! "
Grant Meyer USDA zone 9 commented on Clare Oliva's photoRock Soapwort on Driveway Wall
"Fun! Here's one of my annual types. Similar pink but not quite as fancy as yours! Happy gardening!
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Clare Oliva commented on Clare Oliva's photo
Georgia Peach Heuchera
"Agreed! Heucheras are tough little plants and the different colors they come in are so pretty. And to me, a big bonus is that they seem to be critter-resistant here. I love the Limelight heuchera, too. What a great idea to pair it with the Peach…"
Clare Oliva commented on Clare Oliva's photoGold Heart Bleeding Heart Brighten the Front Border
"Thanks so much for the feedback, Grant. It means a lot coming from such a knowledgeable gardener as you! Yes, all of our bleeding hearts go dormant as soon as it starts to get hot. Last year, I overplanted these with coleus. Will probably do the…"
Clare Oliva commented on Clare Oliva's photo
The Peony Buds Are Showing Color!
"Unless the weather gets a lot cooler this week, the peonies should be in full glorious bloom next weekend. I'm psyched!"
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The Key To Success in Big Garden Projects: Get Started!
Posted on November 3, 2012 at 6:55pm 13 Comments 2 Likes
Recently, I was reviewing pictures of the north-facing, shady side of our garden and I was struck by how quickly our privacy hedge filled in. Sometimes big projects in the garden, like adding a privacy hedge down the length of the property, can be overwhelming when you think it will take so long for the small plants you can afford to buy to fill in. But I think my experience shows that you just need to get started and you will accomplish what you want before you know it!
When my…
Continue Have You Heard of the Rare "Monkey Orchid"?
Posted on September 13, 2012 at 7:54pm 8 Comments 8 Likes
I read about this online today and thought it was amazing! At first, I thought it was a Photshop job, so I googled it and it appears to be for real!
Here is where I read about it:…
Continue 2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map - Has Your Zone Changed?
Posted on January 26, 2012 at 7:30pm 0 Comments 1 Like
The new USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is finally out at …
Continue A Small Victory Over the Deer That Has Been Ravaging Our Garden
Posted on July 15, 2011 at 9:08pm 8 Comments 3 Likes
In the almost 8 years that my husband and I have been living in our current home, deer have only come in our backyard 4 or 5 times. Until this year...
Our backyard is completely fenced in, but it is only a post and rail fence (with chicken wire on it to keep the rabbits out) and is about three and a half feet tall. However, most of the backyard has trees or shrubs around the perimeter against the fence. I have read that deer won't jump a fence if they can't clearly see where…
ContinueComment Wall (129 comments)
- At 2:58pm on May 11, 2013,
anne andrews/7b said… Clare, I only have one bud on the two bushes but am hopeful for more next year and the coming years. This is the other one ;)
- At 8:06pm on May 10, 2013, anne andrews/7b said…
....and now I know where they like it in my garden! :) {yeaaa}
- At 7:59pm on May 10, 2013, anne andrews/7b said…
Clare, it has a smell but not really sweet like a flower. I was so happy to see it bloom before I have to leave next week. :)
- At 7:46pm on May 10, 2013, anne andrews/7b said…
;)
- At 10:15am on April 29, 2013,
Michelle Compton said… Thanks Clare for your sweet comments on my latest garden pics. It's so nice to see some color. Your garden is looking lovely this Spring. Can't wait to see things in full bloom. Have a wonderful Day!
- At 8:36pm on April 22, 2013, anne andrews/7b said…
Clare, this is a photo of the triple cup daylily.
- At 10:21am on April 21, 2013, anne andrews/7b said…
:)
- At 9:06pm on April 19, 2013, anne andrews/7b said…
Clare, I have a bud on two of my Peonies =)
- At 2:47pm on April 13, 2013, anne andrews/7b said…
Hi Clare, it's pinestraw and I did what you said...... :) TKS
- At 11:42am on April 13, 2013, anne andrews/7b said…
......OOPS! LOL
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Josephine Parsons posted a status"Hi everyone - well here we are again and I'm looking forward to my garden - its been a very long winter."
Keryn ,Zone 10, Australia commented on Community Manager's group Vegetable Gardens"OMG I just saw the tornado damage on the news, I just don,t know what to say. Praying for all the OK people."
Anne Nelson posted a status"No idea, unable to go outside. I was out to Dr on 16th, noticed that snapdragons blooming, nasturtiums gorgeous, & snap peas done for."
Anne Nelson commented on Anna Marie's photo
Please identify "close up"
"Oenothera speciosa Nutt.
Pink evening primrose, Showy evening primrose, Mexican evening primrose, Showy primrose, Pink ladies, Buttercups, Pink buttercup
http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=OESP2
I have these wild in my yard…"
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